The inscriptions on gravestones in Welsh
churchyards, cemeteries and chapel burial yards are frequently written in the
Welsh language, as in the example quoted here. At first sight, this may confound
non Welsh-speaking family historians, but checking through the lists of Welsh
words and phrases provided below should enable most such inscriptions to be
understood. When you've studied the lists, scroll down the page and test your
skills on an authentic Welsh monumental inscription.